Article: No more splinters. (CTB Inc. Brock Manufacturing's plastic boat dock) (Made in Indiana)

Walking barefoot by the lake as the sun sets can be a wonderful experience...until the old wooden dock gouges your foot with a splinter. Brock Manufacturing Co. of Milford has a solution: the plastic boat dock, also known as the Brock Dock.

Brock first used polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, for fencing. Innovations have yielded a more impact-resistant material that's an ideal candidate for boat docks. The plastic boards are essentially a replacement for 2-by-6 lumber. They are virtually maintenance-free, requiring no painting or weatherproofing. Their construction allows ample ventilation and drainage, so they won't peel, break or crack as weather conditions change. As a ...

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